Kandy to Pidurangala: Explore Dambulla Caves

Explore Pidurangala Rock and Dambulla’s ancient caves from Kandy. Discover history, enjoy scenic hikes, and savor local cuisine on this immersive day tour.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sri Muthumariamman Temple - The Muthumariamman Temple in Matale stands as one of the most vibrant and revered Hindu temples in Sri Lanka, dedicated to Goddess Mariamman, who is honored as the deity of rain and fertility.
    Situated in the heart of Matale, this temple is renowned for its magnificent Dravidian-style architecture, beautifully adorned…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Round-trip private transfer
  • Driver/guide
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Entrance tickets
Additional Information

The driver will collect guests from their hotel in Kandy early in the morning (around 8:00 AM or earlier) to embark on a cultural and scenic day tour. The first destination is a brief visit to the Muthumariyamman Hindu Temple in Matale, celebrated for its vibrant Dravidian architecture and spiritual ambiance. Following this, the tour continues to…

Location
Sri Muthumariamman Temple
680 17 Kandy-Jaffna Highway
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Janeh3544
Mar 5, 2020
Adhil is the BEST! - I’m traveling solo and decided to do a day tour from Kandy to learn more about the area and do some hiking. Adhil picked me up from my accommodation in the morning and we spent the whole day together exploring, hiking and laughing :) He is very knowledgeable and fun and offered to stop anywhere along the way. He suggested that we hike Pidurangala and I’m so glad we did! It wasn’t too busy and the view was gorgeous! I would definitely recommend booking with Aaliya - it was informative, easy and fun and I’m lucky to have had the best guide and now friend! Thank you, Adhil!!
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Wanderer667
Jan 5, 2020
Excellent day with Adil - This tour was so much more than I expected. Adil took me on several stops including an Ayurvedic herb garden, a Hindu temple, as well as Dambulla and Pidurangala. Even with all the stops, I never felt rushed and enjoyed each site for as long as I pleased. The highlight was definitely hiking up to the top of Pidurangala and spending a good chunk of time just admiring the view and enjoying the peace and quiet from a vantage point far above the fray. Adil was such a delightful guide (and very safe driver). It was such a pleasure chatting with him and learning about the life, customs, and history of Sri Lanka. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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Etash
Nov 4, 2019
Amazing tour, definitely recommend! - Had a day tour with Azmy. It was an incredible tour. Very good guide, he showed us around everywhere and was very friendly. Would definitely recommend!
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From $25
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).